Photo of a pair of Original Swat® Metro Air 5 inch safety toe tactical boots

Metro Air 5" SZ Safety

Black / Regular / 4 Men's = 5.5 Women's
$149.99
Sale price  $149.99 Regular price 
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Photo of a pair of Original Swat® Metro Air 5 inch safety toe tactical boots

Metro Air 5" SZ Safety

$149.99
Sale price  $149.99 Regular price 
ColorBlack

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Style #: 126101

The Metro Air 5" SZ Safety tactical duty boot meets the needs of the everyday officer, while delivering the safety, comfort, and performance in a slightly shorter package. Constructed to perform under any condition, and will still look inspection ready at the end of your shift.


  • Action leather / 1000 denier nylon upper with polishable heel and toe
  • YKK® side-zipper in Vislon® pattern for easy on and off fit with hook and loop closure
  • ASTM F2413-18 approved composite safety toe
  • Electrical Hazard protection: exceeds ASTM F2413-18 standards
  • Double-stitched upper with 3-ply bonded nylon thread for durability
  • Removable custom fit EVA insole
  • Custom-molded phylon EVA midsole for lightweight comfort and cradled support
  • Texon stability platform for lateral support and torsional rigidity
  • Airport friendly nylon shank for lightweight support and fatigue control
  • Stitched heel for durability and extended service life
  • Custom-molded thermoplastic heel counter and toe box for instant comfort and lateral support
  • Visible heel air bag for impact absorption and comfort
  • Metro durable, slip and oil resistant, non-marking rubber outsole with waffle traction and ladder grip control, meets the ASTM F2913-19 test for slip resistance

26 Oz. (737g)

60 Day Comfort Guarantee | 1 year Manufacturer Warranty

Our SIDE ZIP boots make life a little easier by reducing the time it takes to get in and out of your boots and onto the next thing. To keep them operating at their best, follow these steps:

The first time you put on your boots, leave the zipper up and lace up as if it were a normal boot. Make sure not to over tighten your laces, as this can cause undue strain on the lacing system and make the boot harder to zip.

Always completely lower your zipper and remove the boot with your hands when you take them off. It’s tempting to want to push your boots off with your foot on the heel or side wall. However, your boots were built to hold to your foot and move with you, so any forced pressure opposite to that use will eventually cause damage.

Keep your boots clean. The other care tips on this page can help you with this part. Keeping your boots clean ensures that the materials aren’t being overly hardened or dried out over time by mud.

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  • 5 stars: 9 (53%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (24%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (12%)
  • 1 star: 2 (12%)
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Anonymous

Mala calidad

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Kay M.

Picked them up at a goodwill for 20$ not knowing what I found. Four years later and these things have been thru hell. Still able to wear them. The tread is wearing off the bottom, the leather peeled off of the toe and there's blow outs on both pinky toe sides but they're still more comfortable than the pair of sketchers L.A's I just got! I'll be getting a new pair soon

That’s some serious service time! When you’re ready to replace those METROs, check originalfootwear.com for the full lineup — we’ve even got a waterproof version waiting for you.

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Luis Gonzalez

Calidad mala

That’s not the experience we expect from the Metro Air 9'. We appreciate you letting us know—one of our customer service reps will be reaching out shortly to get this squared away and to look into why the leather failed so quickly. We stand behind our boots and your feedback helps us keep them mission-ready.
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Esa no es la experiencia que esperamos de las Metro Air 9'. Gracias por informarnos—uno de nuestros representantes de servicio al cliente se pondrá en contacto con usted pronto para resolver este problema y revisar por qué el cuero falló tan rápido. Respaldamos nuestras botas y sus comentarios nos ayudan a mantenerlas listas para la misión.

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Longbottle

I like the boots quite a bit overall. They seem like they'll hold up over time, they're properly waterproof.

My only gripes are that the side zip doesn't open up sufficiently to get my foot in easily. I think the material behind it providing the waterproofing needs to be just a touch wider.

That said, I also miss having a tab or loop on the back of the boot to aid forcing my foot in when it is tight. Having to grip the ankle cuff is difficult, and needlessly so.

Appreciate the solid field feedback. Glad the Original S.W.A.T.® Metro is delivering on waterproof protection and overall build. Your notes on the side-zip opening and adding a rear pull loop are exactly the kind of real-world details that matter when you’re getting boots on and getting to work.

We’ll pass both points along to our Product Development team. Thanks for putting the Metro through its paces and giving us something useful to work with. 🫡

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robert swanson

great boots although I preferred the thicker laces that my previous boots had

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Emmanuel Chevalier

Love em, already looking to buy an other pair

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Taylor

Best work boots money can buy

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Thomas Spellman

I was expecting memory foam insoles.

Thanks for the feedback—we appreciate you taking the time to call this out. The Original S.W.A.T.® Metro 9' Waterproof Safety is built with a removable EVA insole, which is what’s listed in the product specs, and it’s designed to deliver reliable, all-day support on duty.

While it doesn’t come with a memory foam insole, the upside is flexibility—every pair is built with a fully removable footbed, so you can easily swap in a memory foam or custom orthotic to match your exact comfort preference.

If you need help dialing in the right setup for your shift, our team’s ready to assist.

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Percy

I've had a pair of these boots for at least 5 years and they are just as good as when I first bought them, except for a few scuffs and visible signs of wear. They are well made, durable and very comfortable. Thank you Original S.W.A.T. for providing such a high quality product.

Thank you for the outstanding feedback and for trusting the Original S.W.A.T.® Metro for over five years. That kind of long-term durability is exactly what the Metro is built for—reliable construction, all-day comfort, and performance that holds up shift after shift.

Scuffs tell a story, and we’re proud your boots are still standing strong. We truly appreciate your support and your commitment to quality gear.

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Barry O Keeffe

The most comfortable boots I have ever worn.

Honored to have hit the mark for you where it matters most.

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Anonymous

I have worn a pair of these boots exclusively for work everyday since 2007. They are the best and never disappoint.

That’s one impressive tour of duty—wearing the Metro Air 5' Side Zip since 2007 says it all. Glad they’ve stayed reliable every day on the job. Appreciate you trusting Original S.W.A.T.® to carry the mission with you.

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Keanu

i love these boots

Thanks for the feedback. We are glad the Metro is hitting the mark for you!

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Anonymous

Perfect as always

That’s what we like to hear — mission accomplished! Thanks for trusting Original S.W.A.T.® to deliver every time. We’ll keep building the gear you can count on, shift after shift.

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Anthony

Metro airs are hands down the most comfortable boot I have ever worn. I have had a pair over 5 year and they still work great. They are so comfortable I also got the non safety toe boot to where outside of work. About to get my 4th pair because my job is paying for them. So i thought i would leave a review
111% recommend recommend

That’s the kind of field report we live for. Five years of grind and still holding strong—that’s the Metro Air proving itself again. Respect for running both on and off the clock in them, and we’re honored you’re coming back for pair #4. Thanks for the 111% recommendation—we’ll keep building boots worthy of it.

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Boyd

Like the look and feel of the shoe but the quality is poor, I have purchased numerous pairs. They don't last, usually have cracks and holes in them within 6-8 months.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our boots, we pride ourselves on quality footwear so we have definitely missed the mark for you. Someone from our customer service team will be reaching out to get more details and speak with you about your experience.

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Darin VH

I have been wearing these for over 15 years - so I do like them a lot. The only improvement would be to use some better quality leather on the front top. I have submitted warranty claims - you always stand by your product - but the leather on the shoes 10+ years ago was more durable and did not crack and peal. Thank you.

15 years of wear; that kind of loyalty doesn’t go unnoticed. We’re grateful to have earned your trust over the long haul, and we’re glad to hear our team had your back when it counted.

We hear you on the leather quality and appreciate the honest feedback. We’re always working to fine-tune our materials to meet the same standards that built our reputation in the first place. Comments like yours help us do that.

Thanks again for sticking with us. We don’t take it lightly.

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Azhar

Not wide enough the right foot is tide the the left foot. Not very satisfied with the product I pay alot of money for this